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These Internships Save Lives

Are you a college or university student looking for valuable hands-on experience in mental health services? Interested in becoming a campus ambassador for suicide prevention? Buckelew Programs offers two exciting opportunities for students to earn practicum and volunteer hours while working in essential mental health services. See details and links to our online application below. Questions? Call 415.328.1142 or email Outreach@Buckelew.org

Internship Program

Gain hands-on experience and practicum hours on our Crisis Hotline, contributing to critical suicide prevention efforts.

What We Offer:

  • Over 40 hours of training
  • Live, interactive presentations, training, role plays, and crisis call shadowing
  • 988 Lifeline interactive self-paced online training modules
  • Regular supervision and support
  • Access to robust Relias Training Library

What We Expect:

  • Minimum 1-year commitment (at least 200 hours) volunteering on the 988 Hotline (flexible based on placement requirements)
  • Professional conduct, adhering to 988 Lifeline Clinical Standards
  • Attend monthly supervision meeting
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988 Campus Ambassadors

Be a champion for mental health on your campus and in your community! As a 988 Campus Ambassador, you’ll help raise awareness for 988 and mental health support on campus. This role focuses on outreach, advocacy, and support for suicide prevention efforts.

What You’ll Do:

  • Table and promote 988 on campus
  • Advocate for mental health and suicide prevention
  • Collaborate with the Buckelew Outreach Coordinator
  • Organize and attend at least 1 event per month
  • Receive and share 988 swag
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University Partners

Buckelew Programs offers opportunities for students to earn practicum and volunteer hours while working in essential mental health services. If you are part of a University or College that would like to partner with Buckelew, please let us know!

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